February 2020

INTERNATIONAL UK introduced new points-based visa system to boost the economy The New visa system will attract the brightest and the best workers from the world, including from India. It will reduce the number of cheap and low-skilled workers coming to the country. The system aims to boost the economy of the country. The end of the transition period … Read more 22.02.20 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL International Mother Language Day: 21 February   International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February. The day is observed every year to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. The day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and … Read more 21.02.20 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL World Day on Social Justice: 20 February World Day of Social Justice is an international day observed every year on 20 February. The day recognises the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. On this day, many organisations, … Read more 20.02.20 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Pakistan successfully tested Ra’ad-II cruise missile Pakistan successfully flight tested the air-launched nuclear-capable cruise missile Ra’ad-II. The test aimed to boost the military’s deterrence capability on land and at sea. The Ra’ad-II missile is an attempt to match India’s BrahMos cruise missile. The range of Ra’ad-II missile is 600 km. This range can enhance air delivered strategic standoff capability … Read more 19.02.20 West Bengal (WBPSC) Daily Current Affairs